The SunChamber™
A Sealed Geothermal Greenhouse
Powered by the Sun, the Earth, and Data. The SunChamber™ is more than a greenhouse. It is a holistic system, a completely sealed grow environment characterized by its climate control capabilities.
*The SunChamber™ is defined by its systems and sealed environment. Choosing a layout will depend on engineering, site considerations, climate, budget, etc.
What is Included in the SunChamber™?
- The EcoLoop™ or EcoPack™ HVAC(D) system
- The SunSense™ automated controller system that monitors and optimizes environmental conditions
- A sealed facility that adheres to the fundamental principals of QbD (Quality by Design)
- Ozone water treatment and water reclamation
- Supplemental CO2 (to accelerate plant growth)
- Fertigation systems
- Customized grow systems, air purification, biosecurity, and clean in place (CIP) sanitation systems
Why Should I Consider A SunChamber™?
What Are The Benefits?
Why Should I Care About Biosecurity?
- Air Treatment: Circulating are gets filtered and treated as part of the EcoLoop™/EcoPack™
- Self Cleaning: A cleaning solution can be applied to every SunChamber™ after harvest via the include misting mechanism
- Quality Materials: All materials and construction details focus on a non porous, easy to clean and long lasting environment
- Lower Risk of Crop Failure: From pest pressure, mold, etc.
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SunChamber™ Technology
Supplemental lighting is required to optimize plant growth, plant quality and ultimately profits in low light conditions such as mornings/evenings, winter days with low light levels, and cloudy days.
One centralized system for controlling the whole environment. Monitor temperature, relative humidity, and CO2, leaf/ canopy temp, PAR, lighting zones, and outdoor weather.
Unlike most other grow facilities, at Ceres we integrate a water recapture & filtration system in every greenhouse, Recapture and filtration not only increase efficiency, it also saves money, especially in places where water is scarce.
Grow the highest quality crop with full UV transmission. ETFE is durable and easy to repair. It allows all of the benefits of an outdoor grow, while still maintaining complete environmental control with in the facility.
Ceres fully automated light deprivation greenhouses allow for total control of light levels in your commercial or medical cannabis facility. Light deprivation is a necessary component of an automated cannabis greenhouse and is available in every size and model.
Explore our proprietary HVAC, dehumidification, and humidification (fogging) systems. We offer everything from a la carte systems for retrofits, to fully integrated geothermal HVAC solutions for new builds. Learn more about our GAHT®, EcoLoop™, and EcoPack™ system options.
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SunChamber™ FAQs
The SunChamber™ is a completely sealed Ceres Grow Facility with the EcoLoop™ geothermal HVAC system or EcoPack™ system, and the Ceres SunSense™ controller. The SunChamber™ combines the high light intensity of a greenhouse with the maximum control of an indoor grow, allowing for maximum quality yields.
For materials alone (building structure, EcoLoop™/EcoPack™, lighting, controls, rolling benches, fertigation, water treatment, air treat and grow systems) we estimate between $210-$260/sqft. These costs are prior to incentives and rebates that might be offered by your utility company for the SunChamber™.
ETFE is a great material in all earthquake prone areas since it cannot break or shatter.
ETFE is also a great option for all buildings where complex building forms or shapes are desired.
Below is a conservative estimate for yields in a sealed SunChamber™ facility for a year (not including corridors, headhouse space, or mechanical sheds). Additionally, growing technique and cultivars grown will affect yield.
- >60g / SF / harvest of plant canopy
- 4000 SF GH has about 3000 SF of plant canopy
- 4000 SF GH = 2000 lbs / YR (conservative estimate, most clients see closer to 2,400 on average)
Yes. Expansion is possible just as every other Ceres facility. If you are thinking about future expansion it is advisable to notify Ceres from the onset so that our engineers can plan for sizing for full expansion for water systems, fertigation, and electrical. We do the engineering for the full build from the beginning, that way we never have to backtrack if there is a decision to expand, saving time and money.
The SunChamber™ requires three-phase power in order to power some of the systems and to save power consumption. It is possible to run this system off-grid and the Ceres team will be able to help with the design of the power supply system.